San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U tried to dig itself out of a two-goal hole, but Madison Capitols 16U held on for a 2-1 victory.

Madison Capitols 16U took a 2-0 lead during the third period, only to have San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U storm back on a Evan Rittenhouse goal 13:41 into the third period to pull to one goal down.

San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U's power play was ineffective against Madison Capitols 16U's penalty kill, which allowed zero goals while shorthanded.

Madison Capitols 16U was sparked by Blake Nelson, who tallied one goal. Nelson scored 8:01 into the third period to make the score 2-0 Madison Capitols 16U. Mike Butcher provided the assist.

Madison Capitols 16U stifled San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man.

Madison Capitols 16U also got a goal from Matthew Jones as well. In addition, Madison Capitols 16U received assists from Aaron Grounds and Jakob Hanthorn, who contributed one each.

San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Madison Capitols 16U to score on any of its four power plays.

Other players who recorded assists for San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U were Tyler Buchanan, who had one.

Sam Dunn recorded 20 saves for Madison Capitols 16U. Madison Capitols 16U incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors. San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U's Noel Zuccaro stopped 27 shots out of the 29 that he faced. San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors.